Pro Kabaddi League Season 6: 7 notable Indian players excluded in Elite Player retention

Jeeva Kumar (UP Yoddha)

One of the mainstays of the super-strong U Mumba sides from seasons 1 to 4, Jeeva also played for the Yoddha last season.

Jeeva is one of the best cover defenders in the league. He is 10th overall in tackle points with 155 points and is fantastic in timing his dash.

He's a very experienced campaigner and was expected to help the young Yoddha team in their first season. He, however, struggled as he largely played with an inexperienced set of defenders.

But despite his struggles, Jeeva was exceptional when it came to defending with three players and less. A master at such situations, Jeeva had the most Super Tackles in season 5, with 7 to his name.

An experienced hand like Jeeva will be a huge boost to whoever signs him this season.